Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus14 February 1473
Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
Historical person
Nicolaus Copernicus Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Nicolaus Copernicus, based on 13 World History Database records associated with Poland.
13 records1473–154313 events4 places
Chronological biography
1473
1491
Mathematical and Astronomical Education1491
Receives training that supports his later work on planetary motion.
University of Krakow Studies1491
Begins university studies in mathematics, astronomy and related liberal arts.
1496
Assistant to Domenico Maria Novara1496
Works with astronomer Domenico Maria Novara and develops practical observing experience.
Studies at Bologna1496
Begins legal studies while continuing astronomical observations in Bologna.
1514
Commentariolus1514
Circulates a short manuscript outlining a heliocentric planetary system.
Early Heliocentric Outline1514
Presents an early account of Earth moving around the Sun.
1543
Copernican Model1543
His published model challenges the traditional geocentric arrangement.
Copernican System1543
Outlines the Copernican system of the solar system
Heliocentric System1543
Places Earth among the planets moving around the Sun.
On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres1543
Publication of "On The Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres"
Death of Copernicus24 May 1543
His death coincides with publication of De revolutionibus.
Death of Nicolaus Copernicus24 May 1543
Dies at Frombork in the same year his major work appears.
Titles and roles
Astronomer
Record provenance
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